Cl2—Lancaster Family, Saturday, July 19,1980 Record production, push livestock prices LANCASTER - Meat and livestock prices averaged well below year-earfier levels during the second quarter of 1960—primarily because of record pork and poultry production, year-to year increases in beef production, and declines in real consumer income. Record supplies allowed consumers to substitute meat whenever the price of one rose relative to another, keeping downward pressure on all meat prices. Retail pork prices, averaging about sl.2s per pound, were down 16 percent from a year earlier and the lowest since the second quarter of 1977. Beef averaged about $2.32 per pound, down two percent from a year earlier. The drop in livestock prices at tie producer level was even more severe. Hog prices m April and May fell below $3O, about $l5 below a year ago and the lowest price since June 1974. Fed cattle prices were about $lO below a year ago. These low prices continued to keep returns to producers below the cost of production, and this is likely to result in a cutback in meat production later in the year. Beef and broiler production will likely drop from year-earlier levels in the third quarter, and pork production may decline m the fourth quarter. However, total meat production will Local ASCS office reviews high export potential LANCASTER - The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that farm exports could increase more than $6 billion in Fiscal Year 1960 to a record high $3B billion, said Paul B. KUne, Chairman of the Lancaster County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Com mittee. Farm exports rose 34 percent from year-earher levels during the first half of Fiscal 1960, according to a recent USDA report. The export value was up for all commodities except tobacco. If the present rate of ex ports continues, U.S. agricultural exports would exceed $4O billion for Fiscal 1900, the report stated. However, prospects for much larger foreign grain crops in 1980, slower economic growth, and stay large with thud quarter production remaining above year-earlier levels. Fourth quarter produc tion, while falling slightly below 1979 levels, will still be up one to two percent from 1978. Pork production is ex pected to continue above year-earlier levels during the third quarter of 1980, but may fall from last year’s level by the end of the year. The June 1 inventory of market hogs and pigs was three percent above a year earlier. These hogs will be marketed over the next 6 months. The weight distribution indicates hog slaughter will be five to seven percent above a year ago in the third quarter inventory and farrowing intentions were both eight percent below a year earlier, suggesting hog slaughter will decline sharply in the first half of 1981. Beef production in the second half of the year will fall below year-earlier levels, reflecting the sharp reduction of cattle placed on feed during the first half of the year. The number of cattle on feed on June 1 in the seven major feeding states was down 11 percent from a year earlier and the lowest June 1 number on feed since 1975. Fed beef production is ex pected to decline, but in creased slaughter of cows reduced shipments to the Soviet Union may reduce the export rate m the last part of the year. Cotton exports showed the most dramatic growth among the commodities, rising to an estimated 50 percent in value. Poor com and sorghum crops in Argentina, coupled with reduced foreign feed sup plied in major importing areas bolstered feed gram exports. Wheat exports are ex pected to total over 35 million metric tons, com pared with 31.3 million last year. While soybean prices have declined from last summer, record shipments have kept the export value at an alltime high. USDA officials say the positive export picture will be good for the economy and for farm income. GIGANTIC SELECTION IN Lancaster Farming's CLASSIFIEDS low and nonfed steers and heifers may offset most of this decline. However, continued hot, dry weather and deteriorating pastures could further boost nonfed slaughter. With a seasonal drop in meat production this summer to near year-earlier levels and a year-to-year decline late m the year, second half 1980 livestock and meat prices are ex pected to be higher than they have been this spring. The retail price of pork in the second half of the year may average around IS percent above this spring’s Junior Cooking Edition (Continued from Page Cll) 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup honey 1 cup wheat germ 2 cups Rice Knspies Mix all and roll into balls, then roll in coconut. RUTH B. King, Age 8, Lancaster DUTCH POTATO SALAD 4 slices bacon % cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon flour V* teaspoon dry mustard 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar V* cup water 3 tablespoons vinegar 4 frankfurters, sliced 3 cups hot diced potatoes 3 hard boiled eggs 1 cup thin sliced celery Dice and fry bacon cnsp. Remove bacon from fat and fry the onion. Blend in flour, mustard, salt and sugar and heat to boiling. Add franks and heat. Pour hot sauce over potatoes, celery and eggs and toss lightly with bacon. Serve at once. Miriam S. Zimmerman, Age 9, New Holland 3 cups cold milk fresh strawberries or other fruit sugar to taste Pour milk and cold fruit into a blender and beat until thick and foamy. Add more fruit for thicker shakes. Add sugar and blend. SHOOFLY COFFEE CAKE y* cup soft butter 1 cup sugar 3 eggs Vh. teaspoons vanilla % teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon soda y* teaspoon salt 3 cups all-purpose flour IVi cups dairy sour cream Filling: Vz cup brown sugar % cup chopped walnuts IM> teaspoons cinnamon Combine butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and molasses m a large bowl. Beat. Stir together baking powder, soda, salt, and flour. Add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. For tube pan, pour % of the batter into the pan. Sprinkle with % of the filling. Repeat. Bake in 350° F. oven for 55-60 minutes. Marie W. Martin, Age 15, New Holland SAUCEPAN OATMEAL COOKIES 2 cups sugar V* cup cocoa powder tepapmilk Vz cup margarine 2 cups quick oats Vz cup peanut butter I tablespoon light com syrup In heavy saucepan, combine sugar and cocoa. Stir m milk. Add margarine. Bring to boiling and boil vigorously for 3 minutes. Stir in oats, com syrup and peanut butter. Return to boil. Remove from heat. Stir until slightly thickened. Cool a little. Drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper. Cool. Makes 3 dozen. June W. Martin, Age 17, New Holland demand down low level, but it would still be only about five percent above a year earlier. On the other hand, retail beef prices could rise about five percent from the spring and be about 10 percent above a year earlier. At the producer level, hog prices rose from below $3O to the low s4o’s by the end of June. However, hog prices are expected to decline seasonally by late summer and average in the upper s3o’s for the second half of the year, about the same as a year ago. Choice steer prices may average near $7O, $3 to $4 above a year ago. HEALTHY CANDY MILKSHAKES La Jane Martin, Stevens See your nearest SPERW4=|\£W HOLLAND Dealer for Dependable Equipment and Dependable Service: Airvilte. PA Airville Farm Service Airville, PA 717-862-3358 PA Alexandria, Clapper Farm Equipment Star Route 814-669-4465 Annville. PA B.H.M. Farm Equipment, Inc RD.I 717-867-2211 Beavertown. 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